by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Columbia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 37 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Columbia University among the top schools in the country for philosophy & religious studies, placing at #99 out of 239 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 99 of 239 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in New York | 11 of 42 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 20 of 66 |
The following degree levels are offered in philosophy & religious studies at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 10 |
The philosophy & religious studies field at Columbia University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 83 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 35 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Columbia University holds a strong position among schools offering philosophy & religious studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 37 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Columbia University, philosophy & religious studies graduates take on a median debt of $20,062 in student loans. This is lower than $23,258, the typical median for all majors at Columbia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,514 | $66,722 |
| Fees | $3,795 | $3,795 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of philosophy & religious studies bachelor’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 35% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor’s in philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 11 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Columbia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 35 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 10 |